Irfan Khan

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Irrfan Khan

Birth Date: 07 Jan, 1966, Age (60)

Occupation : Actor

Filmfare Awards : 4

National Awards : 1

Place of Birth : Delhi

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan is an Indian film actor, known for his work predominantly in Hindi cinema, as well as his works in British films and Hollywood. In a film career spanning almost thirty years and featuring in more than fifty domestic films, Khan has received numerous awards, including a National Film Award and Filmfare Awards in four categories. Film critics, contemporaries and other experts consider him to be one of the finest actors in Indian cinema for his versatile and natural acting. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour for his contribution to the field of arts.

Domestically, he made his screen debut with the Academy Award nominated film Salaam Bombay! (1988). Followed by a series of roles in films that failed to propel his career forward, he received critical acclaim for playing negative roles in the drama films Haasil (2003) and Maqbool (2004), for the former he won the Filmfare Award for Best Villain. The successful drama Life in a... Metro (2007) marked a turning point in Khan's career, earning him praise and several awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He rose to prominence with his portrayal of Paan Singh Tomar in the acclaimed biographical sports drama Paan Singh Tomar (2011), which garnered him the National Film Award for Best Actor and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. Khan went on to feature in the commercially and critically successful films Haider (2014), Gunday (2014), Piku (2015) and Talvar (2015). His highest-grossing Hindi release came with the critically acclaimed comedy-drama Hindi Medium (2017), which became a sleeper hit in India and China, which ranks among highest-grossing Indian films of all time and earned him praise for his performance, winning several awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

Globally, Khan has worked in several international projects such as The Warrior (2001), The Namesake (2006), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), the Academy Award winning film Slumdog Millionaire (2008), New York, I Love You (2009), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Life of Pi (2012), Jurassic World (2015) and Inferno (2016). As of 2017, his films have grossed US$3.643 billion at the worldwide box office.

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Irrfan Khan hospitalised with colon infection

Irrfan Khan hospitalised with colon infection

Latest Update: Irrfan Khan expired today. Irrfan Khan is hospitalised with colon infection, according to an official statement released on behalf of the actor.

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Unconventional On Screen Bollywood Couples Whose Chemistry Was Loved By Audiences

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Bollywood Stars Who Were Initially Rejected For Their Looks

Bollywood Stars Who Were Initially Rejected For Their Looks

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Hindi Diwas 2018: Movies Which Narrates The Importance Of This Day.

Hindi Diwas 2018: Movies Which Narrates The Importance Of This Day.

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Irrfan Khan's Health Issue Forces Him To Opts Out Of Amazon Series Gormint

Irrfan Khan's Health Issue Forces Him To Opts Out Of Amazon Series Gormint

Irrfan Khan was headlining the cast of the show Political Satire Gormint. His team tried to figure out a way around but his current medical condition does not allow him to go on with the show which was supposed to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in January next year.

Karwaan Weekend Collection: Irrfan Khan-Dulquer Salmaan Film Holds Strong At B.O.

Karwaan Weekend Collection: Irrfan Khan-Dulquer Salmaan Film Holds Strong At B.O.

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Karwaan Movie Review: The Irrfan Khan & Dulquer Salmaan Starrer Is A Memorable Road Trip.

Karwaan Movie Review: The Irrfan Khan & Dulquer Salmaan Starrer Is A Memorable Road Trip.

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Bollywood Movies Released On Friday, Aug 3, 2018

Bollywood Movies Released On Friday, Aug 3, 2018

This weekend's movies released in Bollywood are Mulk, Fanney Khan & Karwaan. Hollywood movie released this week is Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

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TV Actors who found magnificent stardom on moving to films.

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Top 5 Bollywood personalities who have made it big to the Hollywood Industry.

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Upcoming Bollywood movies of 2018 : You Should Definitely Wait For

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Irrfan Khan's Karwaan teaser release

Irrfan Khan's Karwaan teaser release

Irrfan Khan's upcoming film along with Dulquer Salmaan and Mithila Palkar has created a good amount of buzz among the audience. The posters of the film look refreshing and the now the makers have revealed that trailer of the film will be released on June 26th.

IIFA Awards 2018 : The biggest awards gala

IIFA Awards 2018 : The biggest awards gala

The biggest awards gala of Bollywood was held last night and it was as grand a spectacle as you would have imagined. The IIFA Awards which took place in Bangkok, Thailand on June 24. The night saw some thrilling performances as the audience waited to see who would take the coveted trophy home.

Irrfan Khan should be expected back in India by the end of the year, going by progress in his recovery.

Irrfan Khan should be expected back in India by the end of the year, going by progress in his recovery.

Irrfan Khan, whose was suddenly struck by Neuroendocrine tumour, a serious ailment this year in March, is reportedly on the road to recovery.According to reports, his slow healing process in London has triggered hope of his full recovery and return.